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Born into a daring, musical family in 1886, Annette Kellerman was a force of nature and made for the stage – her first love – and encouraged to defy social norms from a young age. But after she was diagnosed with rickets as a child she took up swimming for therapy, and soon she became an Australian champion, beating boys, breaking records and astonishing huge crowds by diving from great heights. By 1905, Kellerman was 18 and on her way to England in an attempt to swim the Channel and challenge endurance records in the Thames.

No family in the past two centuries has been as constantly at the center of Europe's great events, has featured such varied and spectacular personalities, has had anything close to the wealth of the Rothschilds. To this day they remain one of the most powerful and wealthy families in the world. In Frederic Morton's classic tale, the family is brought vividly to life.

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding father of modern electrical technology.

In a book as eye-opening as it is riveting, practicing nurse and New York Times columnist Theresa Brown invites us to experience not just a day in the life of a nurse but all the life that happens in just one day in a hospital's cancer ward. In the span of 12 hours, lives can be lost, life-altering medical treatment decisions made, and dreams fulfilled or irrevocably stolen.

In 2007 and 2008, Time named Paul Allen, the cofounder of Microsoft, one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Since he made his fortune, his impact has been felt in science, technology, business, medicine, sports, music, and philanthropy. His passion, curiosity, and intellectual rigor - combined with the resources to launch and support new initiatives - have literally changed the world. With honesty, humor, and insight, Allen here tells the story of a life of ideas made real.

In September 2008, Dr Olivia Ong was struck by a car and suffered a catastrophic spinal injury. Her prognosis was devastating—she would never walk again. The future she had envisioned—practising medicine, having children and sharing life's simple joys with her husband, family and friends—seemed to slip away. Yet, as Olivia adapted to life as a long-term patient, a new perspective emerged, and she would challenge not only the limitations placed on her body but also the very mindset of rehabilitative care.

For Gregory A. Duncan, life began with a series of uphill battles. Raised as the middle child in a family of five by a single mother, Gregory grew up in the shadow of an absent father and the challenges of standing out-literally. His fair skin, fiery reddish-light brown hair, and bright brown eyes marked him in ways that made childhood uniquely difficult. But Gregory's spirit of perseverance carried him forward, transforming adversity into fuel for success.

Everything’s a Sign is the definitive deep-dive into the life, madness, and legacy of Freud—from his Jewish upbringing in imperial Vienna to the invention of psychoanalysis, the breakups with Jung and Adler, and his final escape from the Nazis with a rotting jaw and a typewriter still hot.

Dit is het persoonlijke en waargebeurde verhaal van Melody, die op achtjarige leeftijd wordt weggehaald bij haar alleenstaande drugsverslaafde moeder. Melody is kwaad dat ze niet thuis kan blijven wonen en in het pleeggezin van Cathy moet blijven, maar ze lijkt zich ook wel erg veel zorgen te maken om haar moeder – veel meer dan Cathy ooit heeft gezien. Amanda, Melody's moeder, is ook boos en haalt tijdens hun afspraken een paar keer flink uit naar Cathy. Maar wanneer ze de verloren en kwetsbare blik op Amanda's gezicht ziet, begint Cathy net zo bezorgd te worden als Melody.

En sus páginas, llenas de una escritura personalísima, se describe con delicadeza, en nombre propio, el tránsito hasta la recuperación emocional de quien perdió por suicidio a su hermano mayor. Un relato al que Alberto suma el pesar de otras diez personas que han pasado por la misma experiencia que él. Es un grito contra el silencio que, con mucha frecuencia, sella esta pérdida.

La ciencia responde a la pregunta más antigua: ¿Qué hay después de la vida? Durante cinco años, la Dra. Cristina Lázaro entrevistó a personas que han experimentado experiencias cercanas a la muerte (ECM), desvelando los misterios del más allá. Después de la vida explora estas vivencias desde una perspectiva científica y rigurosa, ofreciendo relatos detallados, análisis expertos y un recorrido antropológico por diferentes culturas. Un libro imprescindible para comprender nuestra existencia, nuestro origen y nuestro destino final. Sobre Cristina Lázaro La Dra.

In Dreamwalker: The Life and Mind of Carl Jung, James Johnson takes listeners on a journey through the life of one of history’s most enigmatic thinkers — from his mystical childhood in Switzerland to his groundbreaking exploration of the unconscious. But this isn’t just a biography. It’s a map of the psyche. As Jung walks deeper into dreams, myth, and madness, the listener is pulled along — discovering archetypes, shadows, and the strange mirror world within every human being. By the end, you’re not just learning about Jung.

Nothing But The Truth is The Secret Barrister's bestselling memoir. It charts an outsider’s progress down the winding path towards practising at the Bar, taking in the sometimes absurd traditions of the Inns of Court, where every meal mandates a glass of port and a toast to the monarch, to the Hunger Games-style contest for pupillage, through the endlessly frustrating experience of being a junior barrister – as a creaking, ailing justice system begins to convince them that something has to change . . .

In July 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins piloted the Apollo 11 spacecraft to the moon. Fifty years later, it is still one of the greatest achievements in human history. In this remarkable memoir, Michael Collins conveys, in a very personal way, the drama, beauty, and humour of that adventure. He also traces his development from his first flight experiences in the air force, through his days as a test pilot, to his involvement in Project Gemini and his first spaceflight on Gemini 10.

As a black doctor working on the frontline of the NHS, Matt Hutchinson hears these words all too often. In this book, he offers a compelling glimpse into the unvarnished reality of working in healthcare as an ethnic minority. Tracing his journey from medical school through to working at some of the country's most chaotic hospitals, Matt uncovers how the true backbone of the NHS is the diverse community of immigrant healthcare workers who work tirelessly to keep the show on the road.

Decorated Navy SEAL Lieutenant Jason Redman served his country courageously and with distinction in Colombia, Peru, Afghanistan, and Iraq, where he commanded mobility and assault forces. But his journey was not without its supreme challenges. He was critically wounded in 2007 when he was struck by machine-gun fire at point blank range. During his intense recovery period, Redman posted a sign on his door, warning all who entered not to "feel sorry for [his] wounds."

Friedrich Nietzsche's work blasted the foundation of Western thinking. The death of God, the Übermensch and the slave morality permeate our culture, high and low, and yet he is one of history's most misunderstood philosophers. Nietzsche himself thought that all philosophy was autobiographical, and in this myth-shattering book Sue Prideaux brings listeners into the world of a brilliant, eccentric and deeply troubled man, illuminating the events and people that shaped his life and work.

Whole Foods Market cofounder John Mackey and professor and Conscious Capitalism, Inc. cofounder Raj Sisodia argue for the inherent good of both business and capitalism. Featuring some of today's best-known and most-successful companies, they illustrate how these two forces can - and do - work most powerfully to create value for all stakeholders, including customers, employees, suppliers, investors, society, and the environment.

Reggie Fils-Aimé, retired President and Chief Operating Officer of Nintendo of America Inc., shares leadership lessons and inspiring stories from his unlikely rise to the top. Learn from Reggie how to leverage disruptive thinking to pinpoint the life choices that will make you truly happy, conquer negative perceptions from those who underestimate or outright dismiss you, and master the grit, perseverance, and resilience it takes to dominate in the business world and to reach your professional dreams.

The biography Rum & Coal, written by Chris Wright, tells Ken's story. From his humble Aussie working-class beginnings, his journey to creating a coal mining empire, the unexpected challenges along the way, and finally, the fateful flight that instantly took his and 10 other lives.